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Industrial Hygiene: The Science Behind Safety

Industrial Hygiene: The Science Behind Safety

Safety on the job is no accident. Industrial hygiene is the science of protecting workers’ health and safety.

Guam Contractor Faces More Than $1 Million in OSHA Penalties

Guam Contractor Faces More Than $1 Million in OSHA Penalties

Giant Construction Corp. exposed workers to trench-based safety hazards.

The Bystander Effect: Its Influence on Workplace Accident Response and Prevention

The Bystander Effect: Its Influence on Workplace Accident Response and Prevention

Learning more about the bystander effect can help organizations understand how it could affect workplace accident response if prevention measures are not taken.



Confronting Workplace Violence, Harassment and Mental Health

An employee survey has tackled the critical topics of workplace violence, harassment and mental health. On this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, we'll talk with a key employee from the company behind the study to discuss what it says about the current status of these concerns in work environments.

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Occurs on May 6-10, 2024

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Occurs on May 6-10, 2024

The annual initiative aims to reduce fatalities in the construction industry.

OSHA Identifies Safety Violations at 2 Florida Construction Contractors

OSHA Identifies Safety Violations at Florida Construction Contractors

The crane safety failures led to a fatal incident on a highway ramp in Orlando, Florida.

National COSH Reveals 2024 ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Unsafe Employers

National COSH Reveals 2024 ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Unsafe Employers

This list includes employers cited for risking the safety of workers and communities through practices resulting in preventable illnesses, injuries and fatalities.

Hanover Foods Receives $761,876 in Penalties Following Multiple OSHA Inspections

Hanover Foods Receives $761,876 in Penalties Following Multiple OSHA Inspections

The food manufacturer received a total of 70 violations.

Beating the Heat: Keeping Employees Safe Amid Rising Temperatures through Education and Training

Beating the Heat: Keeping Employees Safe Amid Rising Temperatures through Education and Training

Employers must proactively protect workers from changing heat conditions by allocating training budgets, providing effective resources, and addressing overall employee health.

Employing New Drug Testing Technologies to Tackle Evolving Safety Challenges

Recreational marijuana laws are forcing employers to reassess drug testing to ensure workplace safety. New technologies are helping them contend with this challenge. A drug testing expert joins the SafetyPod to take a deep dive into the why's and how's behind these innovations.

Power Outage Preparedness: Essential Steps to Protect Against a Facility Failure

Power Outage Preparedness: Essential Steps to Protect Against a Facility Failure

Preparing for power outages involves essential steps, robust planning and investment in high-performance lighting to protect facilities and ensure continuous operations.

OSHA Releases 2023 Workplace Injury, Illness Data

OSHA Releases 2023 Workplace Injury, Illness Data

The data requirements were updated in July 2023.

DOL Will Host Online Workplace Compliance Event in May 2024

DOL Will Host Online Workplace Compliance Event in May 2024

The two-day event—which aims to guide companies in meeting federal compliance regulations—takes place on May 8-9, 2024.

Automotive Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties After Fatal Workplace Incident

Automotive Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties After Fatal Workplace Incident

Faurecia Emissions Control Systems NA LLC was cited with 10 citations and a total of $314,555 in proposed penalties.

Advancing Laboratory Safety: The Evolution Towards Dynamic Air Quality Control

Advancing Laboratory Safety: The Evolution Towards Dynamic Air Quality Control

Switching from traditional air changes per hour to a data-driven, demand-based air quality control enhances safety, reduces costs and improves efficiency in laboratories.

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